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Warranty The NI 5541 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period.
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Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. Members of the National Instruments Alliance Partner Program are business entities independent from National Instruments and have no agency, partnership, or joint-venture relationship with National Instruments.
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Furthermore, any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
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About This Manual The NI 5541 User Manual and Specifications describes the features of the NI 5541 8-port switch/combiner and contains information about unpacking, connecting and cleaning the NI 5541. This document also contains specifications for the NI 5541. Related Documentation...
Getting Started This chapter describes how to unpack the NI 5541 and lists what you need to get started using the NI 5541. Unpacking Carefully inspect the shipping container and the NI 5541 for damage. Check for visible damage to the metal work. If damage appears to have been caused during shipment, file a claim with the carrier.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started If you are missing any of the items listed in Table 1-1, or if you received the incorrect AC power cable, contact National Instruments. NI 5541 User Manual and Specifications ni.com...
This chapter describes safety information for the NI 5541 and how to connect the NI 5541 to a power source. Before connecting the NI 5541 to a power source, read this chapter and the Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility document included with your kit.
The NI 5541 is designed with a three-position inlet that connects the cord-set ground line to the NI 5541 ground. To minimize shock hazard, make sure the electrical power outlet you use to power the NI 5541 has an appropriate earth safety ground.
Always disconnect the AC power cable before cleaning or servicing the NI 5541. Caution Interior Cleaning Use a dry, low-velocity stream of air to clean the interior of the NI 5541. Use a soft-bristle brush for cleaning around components. Exterior Cleaning Clean the exterior surfaces of the NI 5541 with a dry lint-free cloth or a soft-bristle brush.
Specifications This appendix lists specifications for the NI 5541. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Caution Electrical AC Input Input voltage range......... 100 VAC to 240 VAC Input protection ........T2A 250V, slow-blow fuse Input current rating......... 0.7 A Operating voltage range ......
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MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 limits.) Relative humidity range......10 % to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) The protection provided by the NI 5541 can be impaired if it is used in a manner Caution not described in this document. Safety...
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For more information about WEEE recycling centers, National Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste and Electronic Equipment, visit ni.com/environment/weee National Instruments (RoHS) National Instruments RoHS ni.com/environment/rohs_china (For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china NI 5541 User Manual and Specifications ni.com...
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Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services • System Integration—If you have time constraints, limited in-house technical resources, or other project challenges, National Instruments Alliance Partner members can help. To learn more, call your local NI office or visit ni.com/alliance •...